Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Iowa
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Iowa are steadily active, with consistent demand across hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, and rural critical-access facilities serving communities throughout the state. Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids are the primary hiring hubs, where large employers like UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and Mercy Medical Center maintain ongoing openings. CT, MRI, and fluoroscopy specialties see the most consistent postings across experience levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:
1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)FTE 1.0 M-F 1st shift. Holiday rotation.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
1. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures:
- Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa.
- Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization.
- May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
- Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage. Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary.
- Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Provides patient education.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
- May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
- Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA. Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision.
6. In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Works with Radiologists and other licensed medical practitioners:
- Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
- Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must have successfully completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program and be registered (or eligible for registry) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
b. Must possess valid State of Iowa credential (i.e. Iowa Permit to Practice)
c. Must possess the following certifications, based on skill set:
- Radiologic Technologist- must be registered through ARRT in General Radiology and possess valid permit to practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
- Radiologic Technologist: Mammography- Mammography technologist must possess or obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated.
- Radiologic Technologist: MRI- MRI technologist must possess or obtain MRI certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. MRI Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire.
- Radiologic Technologist: CT technologist must possess or obtain CT certification. Technologists hired to train on job with no experience must obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. CT Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire. As of 3/1/2022; current staff working towards advanced certification must possess certification within 24 months. This process will be monitored by Radiology Department Manager.
- On call technologists must arrive within 30 minutes.
e. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
f. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
b. Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
c. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
e. Twisting – Infrequent.
f. Bending – Moderate.
g. Squat/Kneel – Occasionally less than 25% of shift.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours:
1.00 / 40 / 1st Shift (United States of America)FTE 1.0 M-F 1st shift. Holiday rotation.PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Performs radiographic procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
1. Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures:
- Performs additional radiology services as trained or certified, to include mammography, CT, MRI, and/or Dexa.
- Selects and operates radiography equipment, imaging, and/or associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
- Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Operates mobile x-ray equipment in other departments throughout the organization.
- May perform non-interpretive fluoroscopic procedures as appropriate and consistent with applicable state statutes.
- Evaluates radiographs or images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
- Responsible for coding signs and symptoms, diseases, operations, and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles to ensure Medicare and other insurance coverage. Responsible for obtaining patient waivers when procedures are not deemed as medically necessary.
- Completes all billing charges, notes, and other required paperwork in a timely manner.
- Prepares patient for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Provides patient education.
- Interviews patients and reviews available clinical data in order to alert licensed practitioners to possible contradictions for procedure.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
- Determines radiographic technique exposure factors.
- Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
- Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan.
- May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
- Performs daily quality control tests as described by MQSA. Reports and corrects any deviations from the standard.
- Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
- Reports equipment malfunction and provides input on equipment and supply decision.
6. In agreement with state statute(s) and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies, and/or administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
7. Works with Radiologists and other licensed medical practitioners:
- Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
- Assists licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized interventional radiography procedures.
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. Must have successfully completed formal Radiologic Technology training in an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) approved program and be registered (or eligible for registry) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology.
b. Must possess valid State of Iowa credential (i.e. Iowa Permit to Practice)
c. Must possess the following certifications, based on skill set:
- Radiologic Technologist- must be registered through ARRT in General Radiology and possess valid permit to practice from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
- Radiologic Technologist: Mammography- Mammography technologist must possess or obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated.
- Radiologic Technologist: MRI- MRI technologist must possess or obtain MRI certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. MRI Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire.
- Radiologic Technologist: CT technologist must possess or obtain CT certification. Technologists hired to train on job with no experience must obtain certification within 24 months after appropriate training is complete and application process is initiated. CT Technologist with 2 plus years of experience but not yet certified must possess certification 18 months after hire. As of 3/1/2022; current staff working towards advanced certification must possess certification within 24 months. This process will be monitored by Radiology Department Manager.
- On call technologists must arrive within 30 minutes.
e. Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system. Job specific systems are also required.
f. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
2. Physical Requirements
a. Sitting – Approximately 25% of shift.
b. Standing– Approximately 50% of shift.
c. Walking – Approximately 25% of shift.
d. Lifting – Approximately 35 pounds. Must use, and require staff to use, when in hospital and pre-hospital settings, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.
e. Twisting – Infrequent.
f. Bending – Moderate.
g. Squat/Kneel – Occasionally less than 25% of shift.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager.
Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radiologic technologist jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa radiologic technology license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health
- ARRT certification in radiography or a recognized imaging specialty required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology from an accredited program
- Clinical experience with digital radiography and PACS systems preferred by most employers
- BLS certification required prior to patient care responsibilities
- Strong communication skills for working with patients, physicians, and care teams
Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a radiologic technologist in Iowa?
To work as a radiologic technologist in Iowa, you must hold an active Iowa radiologic technology license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health. You first complete an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in radiologic technology, then pass the ARRT certification exam, and apply for your Iowa state license. Programs at community colleges and universities across Iowa, including Hawkeye Community College and Des Moines Area Community College, offer accredited pathways to meet these requirements.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Iowa?
Radiologic technologists in Iowa earn a median of about $65,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,360 for the lowest 10% to over $86,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire radiologic technologists in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring radiologic technologists in Iowa include MercyOne, Waverly Health Center, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's mix of large regional health systems and rural critical-access hospitals means openings appear across urban centers and smaller communities alike.
Which Iowa cities have the most radiologic technologist jobs?
Des Moines, Waverly, and Waterloo lead Iowa in radiologic technologist openings. Des Moines dominates due to its concentration of large health systems and outpatient imaging networks, while Iowa City's University of Iowa Health Care campus drives significant volume there, and Cedar Rapids supports steady demand through its regional hospital and clinic infrastructure.
Are there remote radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Radiologic technology is an inherently hands-on, patient-facing role performed on-site with imaging equipment, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of radiologic technologist openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in teleradiology support, imaging quality review, or educator roles rather than direct clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a radiologic technologist in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate positions at large Iowa health systems that regularly onboard recent program completers, including UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care, both of which hire new grads into structured orientation tracks. Completing clinical rotations at Iowa facilities during your program builds familiarity with local employers and equipment. Candidates who hold their Iowa state license and ARRT certification before applying stand out, and lateral experience as a radiology aide or imaging support technician can also open the door to full technologist roles.
Where can I find and apply to radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to radiologic technologist jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and location preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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